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  I decided that I just could NOT discard this little baking powder container when it was empty. It was TOO cute! I thought I’d use it for my SNS “How-to”  project this month! The best part about this project, aside from the fact that it is made using SNS ribbons… is that it is “GREEN!”  [...]

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How many of you have several transparencies and are not sure when or where to use them……Here is a fun way to use up that stash and create a fun and interesting Layout design too! Cut a portion of the transparency out and line it up along your layout lines or design.   Adhere and enjoy! [...]

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Lately I have been using “seed beads” to embellish my scrapbook pages and projects. I do not “string” the beads. I adhere them! I have been asked many questions about this so I decided to make it the topic of my August Tutorial for SNS. What are seed beads?  Here is a Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seed_bead that [...]

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Hi it’s Janet here with a little tutorial for you. If you are like me I love all the flourishes and swirls that are made of crystals and bling but sometimes I find them a little pricey. So I am going to show you a way to make a version of them that isn’t expensive [...]

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As you know, flowers are all the rage in scrapbooking! Would you like to learn how to make your own pretty  2-layered scallop flowers to use on layouts or cards?  I can show you an easy way! Read on…   Before you start, gather some simple supplies, as pictured above. Scallop Circle Punch (mine is [...]

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I love to reuse and repurpose! I discovered another use for the fabric in old jeans. I make “scruffy posies” from the denim! With the distressed look one of the “in” things right now, the posies are sure to find a home on one of your layouts – or even a card!  Want to try it? [...]

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Supplies: white or light-colored cardstock tea pans or cooling racks hole punch ribbon, twine, or trim 1. Brew a pot of strong tea.  You can cool it or use it hot.  Hotter tends to dye the cardstock darker, but it also breaks the paper down a bit more.  If you are going for aged and [...]

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This is the template for the tri-shutter card. Instructions 1. Cut out a 12″ by 5.5″ piece of cardstock 2. Score the cardstock vertically at the 2″, 4″, 8″ and 10″ marks 3. Make 2 horizontal cuts from the 2″ to the 10″ mark, both 1.5″ for the edge of the paper 4. Crease the [...]

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Flower Pot of Pens: I thought I would share this easy and quick idea that can be given as a gift or simply made to cheer up your desk! Things you will need: Materials: Some artificial flowers (or other items to top your pens with) Some pens~ the BIC Sticks are my fav but any [...]

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I’m going to show you how to make these cute and super easy crepe paper ruffles! I loved the look of crepe ruffles, but was intimidated to try to make them myself. I finally got up the nerve and I can’t believe how easy they turned out to be! Supplies crepe paper (the crepe paper [...]

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